Project Manager – Federal Architecture Design

WHO WE ARE
Supported by more than 3,000 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients’ complex challenges.

ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and project management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to economical solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients’ expectations to “Make a Difference.” This position offers the opportunity to live and work in the great weather, and outdoor playground of Arizona, and be an integral part of the Michael Baker A/E team. Our team is executing a wide array of interesting projects, including new F-35 Hangars, pilot training facilities, GSA building rehabilitations, multi-story offices/barracks, admore. Our multi-discipline team works together to deliver the complete package of Architecture, Structures, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical/Telecommunications. Our team is also executing these projects using cloud hosted B.I.M. techniques, the most innovative design and construction delivery method in use today. This process encourages collaboration within the design team and with the builder (contractor).

DESCRIPTION
The Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Project Manager will lead and execute interdisciplinary projects with a focus on federal projects, but will include a broad range of customer and project types. The role will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, and budget of projects across the project lifecycle – from conceptual studies to full design and construction administration. Responsible for planning and managing project staffing requirements, reporting project performance, and identifying and addressing scope creep, schedule, or quality issues to ensure a successful delivery of assigned projects. Client facing, primary interface with customers to include our contractor partners on design-build projects.

The successful candidate will preferably have Federal Department of Defense (DoD) and/or GSA experience, specifically managing projects across the full project life cycle as well as comprehensive knowledge of complete building and building systems engineering/design. Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record of creative problem-solving, strong organizational skills, successful project management development and delivery, and a thorough technical understanding of construction documents, detailing, and constructability reviews.
This position also requires:
•Efficient and professional client management
•Effective verbal/graphic presentation skills/experience
•Business development capabilities as a doer-seller
•Directs and coordinates staffing plans and activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budget
•Occasional travel will be required

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor or Master in Architecture or Building Engineering disciplines (Structural, Mechanical, Civil, Fire Protection or Electrical Engineering)
•10-15 years of experience in architecture or building engineering fields, with a minimum of 5 years managing projects, teams and clients
•Federal DoD and/or GSA experience (desired)
•Design/Build alternative project delivery experience (desired)
•Active licensure to practice architecture or engineering
•Experience with Building Information Modeling (Revit), Bluebeam, and AutoCAD (beneficial but not required)
•Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products
•Excellent communication skills including graphic, verbal and written between project team, clients, vendors, and contractors
•US Citizen, eligible for security clearance
•LEED accreditation and sustainable project experience (beneficial but not required)
•Project Management Professional certification (PMP) (highly desired

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. 

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.